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Discover the Spiritual and Scenic Treasures of Tamil Nadu
Embark on a captivating 6-day journey through Tamil Nadu, visiting Chennai, Tirupathi, Vellore, Thiruvannamalai, Pondicherry, and Mahabalipuram. Explore iconic temples, serene beaches, and historical landmarks. Start in Chennai with its renowned temples and Marina Beach. Proceed to Tirupathi for divine blessings, followed by a visit to Vellore's Golden Temple. Discover the spiritual aura of Thiruvannamalai, the French charm of Pondicherry, and the ancient marvels of Mahabalipuram. This itinerary offers a perfect blend of spirituality, culture, and scenic beauty.
Covered places:
Chennai : Kapaleeswara Temple, Parthasarathy Temple, Astalakshmi Temple & Marina Beach.
Tirupathi : Sri Balaji Temple, Alamelumangapuram, Govinda Raja Temple & Srinivas Mangapuram Kalyana Venkatesa perumal Temple.
Vellore : Golden Temple (Lakshmi Narayan Temple)
Thiruvannamalai : Sri Arunachaleswara Temple, Ramana Maharishi Ashram & Virupaksha Cave.
Pondicherry : Sri Aurobindo Ashram, French Colony, Pondicherry Museum, Botanical garden, French war memorial, Bharathi Park, Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Promenade beach, Auroville.
Mahabalipuram : Shore Temple, Arjuna Penance, Krishna’s Butter ball & Indian Seashell Museum.
Today morning upon arrival you will be welcome by our tour executive and after introduction to our chauffer you will be transferred to hotel, after small refreshment you can visit famous Kapaleeswar Temple dedicated to is Lord Kapaleeswar (Lord Shiva). Gopuram, Mandapam and tank are interesting points to see, then you can visit Parthasarathy Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Then visit Fort St. George, the first bastion of British power in India & built in the year 1640 AD by the British East India Company and return back to hotel. In the evening if you are interested you can visit Marina beach, the world second largest beach or you can spend time for shopping at T. Nagar is the famous region in Chennai. Later return back to hotel overnight stay at Chennai.
Today morning as per your darshan schedule you will be taken to Tirupati Sri Venkateswara Temple after darshan you will be transferred to Chennai Airport / Railway station to catch your onward Flight / Train.
Today morning after breakfast you can start drive to Thiruvannamalai enroute you can visit Golden Temple at Vellore, dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi and then continue drive to Tiruvannamalai upon arrival check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at Tiruvannamalai.
Today morning post breakfast you can visit Arunachaleshwarar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, this temple represents one of the five elements (fire), and then continue drive to Pondicherry upon arrival check in to the hotel and after small refreshment you can visit Manakula Vinayagar temple, which is dedicated to Lord Ganesh here we can able to see the different species of Ganesh inside the temple barrier. Then visit Govt Museum and come back to the hotel for overnight stay at Pondicherry.
Today morning after breakfast you can visit Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville later you can start drive to Mahabalipuram. Upon arrival you can visit Arjuna’s Penance is the world's largest bas-relief. This huge whale-back shaped rock contains figures of gods, demigods, men, beasts, birds. And visit Rathas, monolithic temples fashioned as chariots. They remain an architectural mystery, for each is apparently a faithful reproduction of a structure built of wood and at evening visit Mahabalipuram beach and Mahabalipuram lighthouse. Later return back to hotel and overnight stay at Mahabalipuram.
Today after breakfast you can start drive to Chennai Airport / Railway station to catch your onward Flight / Train.
FAQs:
What are the key attractions in Chennai?
In Chennai, you should visit Kapaleeswara Temple, Parthasarathy Temple, Astalakshmi Temple, and Marina Beach.
What can I expect to see in Tirupathi?
In Tirupathi, you can visit Sri Balaji Temple, Alamelumangapuram, Govinda Raja Temple, and Srinivas Mangapuram Kalyana Venkatesa Perumal Temple.
Which places are a must-visit in Pondicherry?
In Pondicherry, visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram, French Colony, Pondicherry Museum, Botanical Garden, French War Memorial, Bharathi Park, Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Promenade Beach, and Auroville.
What are the highlights of Mahabalipuram?
Mahabalipuram highlights include the Shore Temple, Arjuna's Penance, Krishna’s Butter Ball, Five Rathas, and the Indian Seashell Museum.
Is there any significant spiritual site in Thiruvannamalai?
Yes, in Thiruvannamalai, you should visit Sri Arunachaleswara Temple, Ramana Maharishi Ashram, and Virupaksha Cave.